Credit: The_Zephyr
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1st Analysis
Disclaimer:
This analysis was written wholly upon seeing the sweet interactions between the two. As a fan of a show, when I see that the on-screen couple has sweeter interactions off-cam than on-cam, it is hard not to spazz. The pictures and words below are all from my own opinion. Agree or not, as much as I respect the private lives of artistes, I would still want to leave some space for my own spazzing/imagination. I do not know whether JSM and KHJ are together, want to be together or are related in any way. However I do know that from the BTS videos, I could see that they share a sweet and close relationship.
Actually, I am seldom into couple-shipping. Up till now, I only have done this for two other couples, when both parties were still single. One is Nodame Cantabile's Hiroshi Tamaki and Ueno Juri and the other is Autumn's Concerto's Vanness Wu and Ady An. (some unimportant information eliminated)
One would know whether the male and female lead of a show are attracted to each other just by looking at the way they stand together. JSM and KHJ give me the same feeling I had for the two other couples mentioned above. During the first press conference, the actors and actresses had already worked together for some time. Their relationship was at the stage of familiarising with each other. Thus their relationship was caught in between the two extremes of familiarity, neither here nor there, resulting in the politeness and formalities. However the way they had presented themselves is real. Although I do not find Playful Kiss itself extremely good, JSM and KHJ undoubtedly acted out the characters skillfully. At least even until now I still cannot think of any other artistes who could replace their roles as BSJ and OHN.
2010.08.26 First Press Conference
From the start I already have had confidence in the chemistry between the two. Although in the beginning of the show we could not see much interactions between the two from fancams, it is actually normal. This is because fans only video what they like to see. However, as official BTS videos were released, I realised that the relationship between the two is better than what I had expected haha.
Undoubtedly they have gone through a stage where they were not familiar with each other, but on hindsight, the interactions they had in the beginning were interesting.
2010.7.17 First meeting~Zero eye contact~They even had Lee Tae Sung to stand in between themXDD
Attentively rehearsing their lines~Reading in a way as if they were reading a textbook~Monotonous (very normal)
2010.07.19 Second Rehearsal of Scripts
Atmosphere was filled with unfamiliarity and awkwardness
As they were in an unfamiliar environment, their actions and emotions were restricted. It seems that the two of them are those who are slow to become familiar with othersXD Upon saying funny lines, they only smile very lightlyXDDD
KHJ: (smile)
JSM: (smile)
An interesting point to note was that, probably as the lines were very interesting, KHJ started trying to initiate some interactions with the unfamiliar JSM.
KHJ: (turns his head)
JSM: (smiles lightly)
I find JSM very nervous here. When someone is nervous, he/she will always feel like drinking water and JSM was already finishing her bottle of waterXD KHJ's still had at least 1/4 of water left. Of course, this could also be that they were really thirstyXD
Their first display of chemistry. Even the subtitles was: Male and Female lead drink water at the same time. However, in my opinion, their display of chemistry was not only this.
Resting their heads on their hands~
Tilting their heads~ JSM was already more relaxed then~she started to have some little actions, e.g. pushing the chair a little
KHJ still wanting to have eye contact with JSM XD 金賢重依舊不放棄要得到庭妹的眼神就是了XD
JSM: Do you know Super Junior? (smiles lightly)
KHJ: I'm more familiar with ss501
2010.07.23 First shooting in studio
As their first scene was already a kiss scene, although KHJ seemed calm, JSM was very shy and did not know what to do, resulting in her shy smile.
Actually JSM has already let down her guard during this shooting as she would subconsciously hit KHJ during NGs. This might be a habit of hers but when she shows her habits, it means that she has already let down her guard.
2010.Beginning of August
After which, they started a tight shooting schedule. I feel that the start of some interactions between the two was during this interview. This is because before this, JSM seemed to be closer to Lee Tae Sung since she addresses Lee Tae Sung as 'oppa'. During this interview, her addressing KHJ as 'sunbae' made KHJ burst into laughter (From the fact that they had not discussed how they should address each other, it can be seen that the two did not have much interactions during the shooting). In the end his response caused JSM to laugh very happily, and JSM very naturally used her hand to hit himXDDDD
KHJ seemed to be very satisfied with this response. He himself couldn't stop laughing and even turned to look at JSM.
2010.End of July or Start of August (Should be before the poster shooting)
Zero interactions while waiting for the actual shooting. They kept smiling to themselvesXDDD
However, I totally love JSM's smile in this photo>/////<
2010.08.13
KHJ apologised after he kept pinching JSM's cheekXDDD
This scene was more nonsensical. Both were very happy and the atmosphere was harmonious.
After finishing his lengthy lines with great pains, JSM NG-ed XDDD
KHJ: It's Okay (without even looking at JSMXDDDDD Starting to be able to make fun of JSM)
2010.8.26 First Press Conference
This is very different from how JSM laughs at every word KHJ says nearing the end of the shooting. Regardless whether JSM has more or less scenes with which of the two, during that time JSM was indeed closer to Lee Tae Sung.
Nevertheless, KHJ's words made JSM burst into laughter~JSM really loves to laughXDDD
In my opinion, the first press conference was a crucial turning point. During that time, they have already started filming for about one month. Artistes do behave differently, privately and to the media. If KHJ did not have a certain level of confidence, he would not have showed his interest in JSM (Afterwhich I realise that he is really the more dominant character in their relationship). On the other hand, JSM was still considering whether to get closer to him (after which she didXD). In the BTS videos before this, the two had little interactions and eye contact. Thus, smiles seemed to be polite yet not overbearing. From the BTS videos, we could see that KHJ has a humorous character. This is a way to neutralise the awkward atmosphere and break uncomfortable silences(KHJ should be someone who is scared of an awkward atmosphere).
Also, KHJ was interviewed about his takes on love during his trip to Japan to shoot his First Love Story Photobook in mid-August. (Words highlighted in green are my interpretation of his words)
I like polite and smart girls-- JSM only addressed him as 'sunbae' before she was told otherwise. JSM was admitted to Seoul Arts University as a scholar and because she was the first in standard.
Furthermore, she only likes me--JSM is a piscean. Female Pisceans do.
I do not mind whether she has double eyelids or not--JSM has single eyelids
As long as she looks nice and cute, it's okay--JSM is super KAWAII (cute)
It doesn't matter whether she's tall or short--JSM is quite short, I guess not exceeding 160
I don't like flirtatious girls--JSM has excellent self-discipline
Some people fall in love at first sight, while some develop feelings after a long time. The latter can be seen on the two.
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2010.8.26 First Press Conference
KHJ seemed to feel worried for JSM as it was the first time she has to face the large number of media reporters in the capacity of a lead actress. Thus, he turned to talk to her for awhile. However, JSM looked jumpy and nervous, only concerned with handling the situation she's facing and finishing her words as quickly as possible.
Following which was the on-stage interview, during which I realised the nonsensical side of KHJ hahaha
(spouts nonsense) KHJ: Hani is also my ideal type, if she likes me.... (turns to JSM) Do you like me?
Here, he used 'Hani' instead of JSM, but Hani clearly likes Seungjo in the show. Thus, it is obvious that he did not have confidence whether JSM likes him or notXDDDD
這種話有暗示性，即使我可以理解是開玩笑，但庭妹聽到時是有一點不知所措，還是只能傻笑XDDD
Afterwards it was the private interview by MBC.
KHJ clearly was the one who asked JSM whether she liked him just now. In order to salvage his 'reputation' (save face), he said that he did not have any feelings for her at the beginning of the shooting.
JSM did not know how to respond to this. In response to KHJ's question, whether she feels sad, she replied: No
But JSM~~Actually KHJ wanted to hear you say: I feel sadXDDD
Then, the reporter asked JSM who was the one livening up the atmosphere on set. JSM said that it was Lee Tae Sung instead!!!!
KHJ looked stunned: Why isn't it me >< (I finally understand why he didn't have confidenceXDDDD)
To be continued............
KHJ seemed to feel worried for JSM as it was the first time she has to face the large number of media reporters in the capacity of a lead actress. Thus, he turned to talk to her for awhile. However, JSM looked jumpy and nervous, only concerned with handling the situation she's facing and finishing her words as quickly as possible.
Following which was the on-stage interview, during which I realised the nonsensical side of KHJ hahaha
(spouts nonsense) KHJ: Hani is also my ideal type, if she likes me.... (turns to JSM) Do you like me?
Here, he used 'Hani' instead of JSM, but Hani clearly likes Seungjo in the show. Thus, it is obvious that he did not have confidence whether JSM likes him or notXDDDD
這種話有暗示性，即使我可以理解是開玩笑，但庭妹聽到時是有一點不知所措，還是只能傻笑XDDD
Afterwards it was the private interview by MBC.
KHJ clearly was the one who asked JSM whether she liked him just now. In order to salvage his 'reputation' (save face), he said that he did not have any feelings for her at the beginning of the shooting.
JSM did not know how to respond to this. In response to KHJ's question, whether she feels sad, she replied: No
But JSM~~Actually KHJ wanted to hear you say: I feel sadXDDD
Then, the reporter asked JSM who was the one livening up the atmosphere on set. JSM said that it was Lee Tae Sung instead!!!!
KHJ looked stunned: Why isn't it me >< (I finally understand why he didn't have confidenceXDDDD)
To be continued............
